The song (stylized as Intihaşk ) is a breakout hit by Azerbaijani sound producer Arif Abdullayev , better known by his stage name Hafex . Released as a single in January 2019, the track features vocals by Samira (often credited as Rahima Hazim in some versions) and became a massive viral success on TikTok and international music charts in 2020. Background and Production
: The song explores the intensity of a consuming, almost destructive romantic bond. The lyrics depict a protagonist pleading for the night to never end, fearing that the dawn will bring the loss of their partner. Hafex & Samira - intihask
The word is a portmanteau of the Turkish words İntihar (suicide) and Aşk (love), translating to " suicidal love ". The song (stylized as Intihaşk ) is a
: A steady, mid-tempo electronic rhythm suitable for both clubs and relaxed listening. The lyrics depict a protagonist pleading for the
: The official audio and various fan-made versions have garnered tens of millions of views across platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud . Hafex & Samira - Intihask: Хит 2020 года
The track is a deep house/electronic pop reimagining of an original work by Turkish singer-songwriter , who tragically passed away in 2018. Hafex reportedly created the remix in just six hours after being inspired by a cover version by Turkish singer Feride Hilal Akın. Title and Themes
The song's popularity was largely driven by its viral presence on , where thousands of videos were created using the track as background music.